Tata Curvv: Sleek Design or a Safety Hazard? Mounting Customer Complaints Raise Alarms

Serious Manufacturing Defects Alleged in Tata Curvv Units
Flashy Ads, Faulty Cars? Online Outrage Grows
‘Yamraj Ji Ka Vahan’: Users Say Tata Curvv Is A Death Trap
Social Media Users Demand Accountability from Tata Motors

New Delhi, June 10, KNT: Tata Motors’ much-hyped electric SUV-coupé, the Tata Curvv, is under fire as a growing number of owners express serious safety concerns, alleging critical manufacturing defects and inadequate post-sale support. While the company presented the Curvv as a futuristic blend of design, performance, and sustainability, the reality for several customers appears disturbingly different.

One of the most vocal critics is user Pooja Singh, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a scathing statement:

“Tata Motors didn’t just play with my life by launching Tata Curvv without proper R&D — they’ve risked the lives of countless customers. This isn’t about one faulty car — it’s about a dangerous pattern masked behind flashy ads and a shiny design. Tata Curvv isn’t just a car — it’s like YAMRAJ JI KA VAHAN moving on Indian roads, putting innocent lives at risk.”

Alleged Issues: A Pattern of Dangerous Defects

Singh’s post is not an isolated outburst. Multiple users have echoed similar experiences:

• Brake failure in brand-new units

• Electrical malfunctions while driving at high speeds

• Sudden battery overheating

• Defective steering and suspension systems

• Display panels freezing or crashing mid-drive

A user from Pune described a near-fatal incident where the car locked itself while the motor was still running. Another buyer from Bengaluru tweeted about a software bug that disabled all dashboard alerts, putting the driver at risk of driving blind to system warnings.

Critics Say Tata Motors Rushed the Launch

Auto analysts suggest that Tata Motors may have prioritized design and marketing over durability and safety testing. The sleek body, dual-tone interiors, and next-gen infotainment systems have attracted urban buyers — but critics argue the focus on aesthetics came at the cost of rigorous engineering.

“There’s an obsession with launching fast and loud,” said a former auto engineer, preferring anonymity. “What we’re now seeing with the Curvv is the classic case of half-baked innovation being pushed to the market.”

No Public Recall — Yet

Despite growing user outrage, Tata Motors has not issued a public recall or safety advisory for the Curvv. A few affected customers claimed the company offered patchy service or denied there was a serious problem at all.

“I was asked to bring the car in four different times, and each time they blamed me — not the car,” tweeted another owner. “How can a major brand get away with this?”

Marketing vs. Reality

The campaign for Tata Curvv positioned the vehicle as a symbol of modern Indian engineering. Glossy ads promised “a bold leap into the future,” but the backlash now suggests many customers feel they’ve been misled.

Some customers are even circulating edited ad posters branding the Curvv as:

“The Safest Way to Meet Your Maker.”

The Bigger Problem: Accountability in Indian Auto Industry

This controversy revives an old debate — how transparent are Indian automakers when it comes to safety and manufacturing lapses? The Curvv case, if it continues to unravel, could serve as a grim reminder of the dangers of placing profit and image ahead of user safety.

Consumer watchdogs are urging Tata Motors to come forward, investigate the complaints thoroughly, and initiate recalls if necessary. So far, the silence from the automaker has only deepened mistrust.

Until then, for many, the Tata Curvv isn’t a futuristic vehicle. It’s a symbol of broken trust, corporate apathy, and a near-deadly lapse in responsibility.